Rishi Sunak defends granting new North Sea oil and gas licences
The prime minister says the decision is "entirely consistent" with the UK's net zero commitments.
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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking ‘scandal’
It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.
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Italy joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.
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HS2: Rail link rated ‘unachievable’ by infrastructure watchdog
An infrastructure watchdog gives the project a "red" warning, raising issues over budgets and schedules.
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Twitter restores Kanye West’s account after ban
The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.
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Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans
Rishi Sunak is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies.
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‘The cost of living started my shoplifting’: Why stealing goods is on the rise
With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it.
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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China’s everything-app?
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.
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Royal Mail: Final day for people to use non-barcoded stamps
Postage stamps without a barcode will no longer be valid for use after Monday.
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NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister
Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies.
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